Gagar.AT

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It generates a large amount of network traffic activity with the consequent consumption of bandwidth.
It downloads files from several websites.
It spreads
, across the Internet.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT

First detected on:

Oct. 18, 2006

Detection updated on:

Oct. 18, 2006

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Brief Description

Gagar.AT is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

In the local network:
it generates a large amount of network activity and consumes bandwidth.

Gagar.AT accesses several websites to download files, which it then runs. These can be any type of file, although they are normally malware.

Gagar.AT uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.